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State Final Teams: Lombard (Montini) | Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin)

Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) (13-0)


School Information

Name: Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
City: Springfield
County: Sangamon
Classification Enrollment: 1280.40
Nickname: Cyclones
Colors: Gold/Black
Conference: Central State Eight
Superintendent: Sr. Katherine O'Connor, O.P.
Principal: Sr. Margaret Joanne Grueter, O.P.
Athletic Director: Ken Leonard
Head Coach: Ken Leonard
Assistant Coaches: John Allison, Chad Anderson, Thomas Bowman, Tom Fiaush, Kevin Klemm, Jim McMann, Dan Schafer, Neal Taylor, Dominic Walton
Athletic Trainer: Pete Stoll
Captains: Malik Turner, Chris Smith, Nate Lowis, Chris Overton
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Morris, 30-20, in Semifinal

Roster

  
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
  Tristan Blair       Fr.
  Colin Boyd       Fr.
  John Burgett       Fr.
  Jack Clement       Fr.
  Roger Dondanville       Fr.
  Andrew Fiaush       Fr.
  Bradley Goldasich       Fr.
  Michael Healey       Fr.
  Matt Keane       Fr.
  Alex Khayyat       Fr.
  Sharky Martin       Fr.
  Luke Notz       Fr.
  Joey Patterson       Fr.
  John Pempek       Fr.
  Sam Raes       Fr.
  Conner Rutherford       Fr.
  Michael Ryan       Fr.
  Matt Urbas       Fr.
  Garett Vance       Fr.
2 Malik Turner WR-DB 6-3 205 Sr.
4 Sam Bonansinga WR-DB 5-10 175 So.
5 Kodie Olshefsky DL 6-2 240 Sr.
6 Gabe Green QB 6-1 205 Jr.
7 Ryne Elvers QB-DB 6-0 180 Sr.
8 John Morgan RB-LB 5-11 221 Jr.
9 James Obebe RB-LB 5-10 185 So.
10 Drew Chance QB 6-0 170 So.
11 Avery Andrews WR-DB 6-1 185 So.
12 Robby Hanauer WR-DB-QB 6-0 170 Sr.
13 Daniel Kalvaitis K-WR 6-1 185 Sr.
15 Tim Brenneisen QB 6-0 170 Fr.
16 Kenny Rowe K-P 5-10 170 Sr.
18 Cole Hillestad DB 5-10 185 Jr.
19 Stephen Schroyer DB 5-10 180 Jr.
20 Grant Wallace DL 5-11 230 Sr.
21 Dylan Londrigan WR 5-6 180 Jr.
22 Devin Thomas DB 5-9 170 So.
23 Brendan Stannard WR-DB 5-9 180 Jr.
24 Cameron Murphy DL-RB 5-10 190 Sr.
27 Austin Sommers WR-K 5-9 180 So.
28 Sam Sergent RB 5-10 185 So.
30 Blake Putman WR-DB 6-1 180 Jr.
33 Chris Overton LB 6-1 230 Sr.
34 Andrew Foley DL 6-1 185 So.
35 Tommy Wilson DL-LB 5-10 215 Jr.
37 James Nemecek OLB 5-10 175 Sr.
38 DJ Mackey LB 6-2 235 So.
40 Dalton Manci DB 5-8 170 So.
41 Kyle Espejo LB 5-8 170 Jr.
42 Chris Smith LB-LS 6-1 210 Sr.
43 Tim Zock OLB 5-10 195 Sr.
44 Austin Pranger OLB 5-9 190 Sr.
45 Anthony DiNello RB 6-0 205 Jr.
46 Payne Kerz DB 5-10 170 Sr.
47 Sebastian Huffman WR-DB 5-10 165 Jr.
50 Frank Coffey OL-DL 5-10 170 Jr.
51 Tommy Johnston OL-DL 5-10 220 So.
52 Cody Bowman LB-OL 6-1 220 Jr.
54 Doug Maroon OL 5-10 225 So.
55 Keegan Hamilton OL-DL 5-10 255 Sr.
56 Lance Winkler OL-DL 6-0 180 So.
58 Seth Weller OL-DL 5-9 230 So.
59 Sam Boeyen OL-DL 6-0 205 So.
62 George Jennings OL-DL 5-10 200 So.
64 Mick Londrigan DL 5-11 210 Sr.
65 Nick Martin OL 6-0 245 Jr.
66 Robert Gekas OL-DL 5-10 200 So.
67 Jack Broeker OL-DL 6-1 200 Jr.
69 Connor Kink OL-DL 5-10 185 Sr.
70 Nick Schweska OL 5-10 220 Sr.
71 Alex Patterson DL 6-3 285 Sr.
72 Alex Johnson OL-DL 5-11 235 Sr.
73 Cody Rutherford OL 5-10 255 Sr.
75 Michael Zeigler OL-DL 6-3 220 Jr.
76 Jake Blair OL 5-10 170 So.
77 John Fischer OL 6-3 285 So.
78 Quinn Oseland OL-DL 6-6 300 Jr.
80 Nate Lowis WR-DB 6-2 190 Sr.
81 Albert Okwuegbunam WR-DB 6-3 190 So.
83 Bennie Williamson WR-DB 5-10 160 So.
86 Sean Mason WR-DB 5-10 165 Jr.
87 Luke Whalen WR-DB 5-9 170 Sr.
88 Jake Reid WR-DB 5-10 160 So.
90 Conner Timoney DL 6-1 225 Sr.
92 Louie Hirlinger LB 5-10 200 So.
95 Jack Sigourney OL-DL 6-3 185 So.
97 Conner McEvoy DL 5-8 155 Jr.
99 Nolan Aherin WR 6-3 185 Sr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Kenny Rowe
Kickoff Returners: Malik Turner, Sam Sergent
Punter: Gabe Green
Punt Returners: Sam Bonansinga, Malik Turner
Placekicker: Kenny Rowe
Placekick Holder: Tim Zock

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
OL 55 Keegan Hamilton 5-10 255 Sr.
OL 65 Nick Martin 6-0 245 Jr.
OL 73 Cody Rutherford 5-10 255 Sr.
OL 75 Michael Zeigler 6-3 220 Jr.
OL 78 Quinn Oseland 6-6 300 Jr.
QB 6 Gabe Green 6-1 205 Jr.
RB 45 Anthony DiNello 6-0 205 Jr.
WR 2 Malik Turner 6-3 205 Sr.
WR 21 Dylan Londrigan 5-6 180 Jr.
WR 80 Nate Lowis 6-2 190 Sr.
WR 99 Nolan Aherin 6-3 185 Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 205
Line: 6-1, 255
Receivers: 6-0, 190
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
DB 40 Dalton Manci 5-8 170 So.
DB 80 Nate Lowis 6-2 190 Sr.
DB 86 Sean Mason 5-10 165 Jr.
DL 90 Conner Timoney 6-1 225 Sr.
DL 5 Kodie Olshefsky 6-2 240 Sr.
DL 20 Grant Wallace 5-11 230 Sr.
DL 24 Cameron Murphy 5-10 190 Sr.
LB 33 Chris Overton 6-1 230 Sr.
LB 8 John Morgan 5-11 221 Jr.
LB 42 Chris Smith 6-1 210 Sr.
LB 52 Cody Bowman 6-1 220 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 175
Line: 6-0, 221
Linebackers: 6-0, 220

Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS          
                              For
Points                        706
First Downs              
First Downs Rushing      
First Downs Passing      
Rushes Attempted         
Yards Rushing            
Yards Passing            
Total Yards              
Passes Attempted         
Passes Completed         
Passes Had Intercepted          2
Fumbles                         7
Fumbles Lost                    4
Interceptions                    
                         
SCORING BY QUARTERS      
                              1st     2nd     3rd     4th
For                           281     245     110      70
Against                        41      69      14       3
                         
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS       
Scoring                        TD    PAT1    PAT2      FG
Malik Turner                   24               1        
Anthony Dinello                15               1        
Kenny Rowe                             59               6
Gabe Green                     12                        
                         
Rushing                      Att.    Yds.      TD    Avg.
Sam Sergent                    75     652      12
Gabe Green                    105     610      11
Anthony Dinello                66     457      17
James Obebe                    29     353       7
                         
Passing                      Att.   Comp.    Int.    Yds.
Gabe Green                    253     183       2    3126
                         
                         
                         
                         
Receiving                     No.    Yds.      TD
Malik Turner                   65    1311      22
Nate Lowis                     48     900      10
Dylan Londrigan                21     321       2
                         
Punting                       No.    Avg.
                         
                         
                              PAT     PAT      FG
Placekicking                 Att.    Made    Att.    Made
Kenny Rowe                     61      59       6       6
                         
Tackles                      Solo  Assist   Sacks
Chris Overton            
Dalton Manci             

Scores

  
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/30 Springfield (Southeast) W 63 7
9/6 Rochester (forfeit) W 33 38
9/13 Springfield (H.S.) W 59 0
9/20 Taylorville W 66 12
9/27 Jacksonville (H.S.) W 65 14
10/5 Memphis (Whitehaven), TN W 49 27
10/11 Lincoln W 69 0
10/18 Chatham (Glenwood) W 67 35
10/25 Springfield (Lanphier) W 49 0
IHSA Playoffs
11/1 Peoria (Richwoods) W 45 7
11/9 Chatham (Glenwood) W 55 7
11/16 Highland W 42 8
11/23 Washington W 44 14

Head Coach Ken Leonard

  
Year W-L
Chenoa
1980 5-4
1981 10-2
1982 10-1
1983 7-2
4 yrs. 32-9
Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin)
1984 8-2
1985 10-1
1986 11-1
1987 10-1
1988 8-3
1989 5-4
1990 10-1
1991 7-3
1992 6-3
1993 9-3
1994 11-2
1995 12-2 (2nd)
1996 10-2
1997 8-3
1998 2-7
1999 6-3
2000 11-1
2001 9-3
2002 11-1
2003 13-1 (2nd)
2004 10-1
2005 14-0 (1st)
2006 14-0 (1st)
2007 8-2
2008 13-1 (1st)
2009 11-1
2010 8-2
2011 12-1
2012 11-2
2013 13-0
30 yrs. 291-57
GRAND TOTAL
34 yrs. 323-66

Tournament History

As SPRINGFIELD (GRIFFIN)
1975-4A    14   34  3-1 (10-3)     2nd  George Fleischli
       W    9    8  Lincoln
       W   33    6  Carbondale (H.S.)
       W   12    0  LaSalle (L.-Peru)
       L   14   34  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
1977-4A    12   22  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  George Fleischli
       W   34   14  Bloomington (H.S.)
       W   20   14  Danville (H.S.) (OT)
       L   12   22  LaSalle (L.-Peru)
1978-4A     6   16  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  George Fleischli
       W   33    7  Roxana
       L    6   16  Danville (H.S.)
1979-4A    14   27  0-1 (8-4)      DNP  George Fleischli
       L   14   27  Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
1980-5A    21   27  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Robin Cooper
       L   21   27  Peoria (H.S.)
1981-5A    13   14  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Robin Cooper
       W   15    7  Granite City (North)
       L   13   14  Champaign (Central)
1982-4A    36   44  3-1            2nd  Robin Cooper
       W   33    0  Mt. Zion
       W   13    9  Champaign (Central)
       W   29    8  Roxana
       L   36   44  Geneseo (Darnall)
1983-4A     6   27  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Robin Cooper
       L    6   27  Washington
1984-4A     6   10  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       L    6   10  Lincoln
1985-4A    18   21  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   35   15  Mt. Zion
       L   18   21  Washington
1986-4A     6   15  2-1 (12-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   10    6  Peoria (H.S.)
       W   10    7  Peoria (Woodruff)
       L    6   15  Rock Island (Alleman)
1987-4A    14   18  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   29    7  Mt. Zion
       L   14   18  Rantoul

As SPRINGFIELD (SACRED HEART-GRIFFIN)
1988-4A     9   13  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   40    6  Metamora
       L    9   13  Peoria (H.S.)
1990-4A    21   28  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   37    7  Jerseyville (Jersey)
       L   21   28  Mascoutah
1991-4A    13   29  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       L   13   29  Washington
1993-4A     3   20  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   14    7  Washington
       W   27    7  Springfield (Lanphier)
       L    3   20  Geneseo (Darnall)
1994-4A     6   14  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   17    7  Champaign (Centennial)
       W   16    0  Springfield (Lanphier)
       W   21    7  Bloomington (H.S.)
       L    6   14  Belvidere (H.S.)
1997-4A    20   38  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   17   14  Canton
       L   20   38  Pontiac
2000-4A    35   52  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   35    7  Olney (East Richland)
       W   24   16  Maple Park (Kaneland)
       L   35   52  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2001-5A     7   24  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   42    0  Washington
       W   18    7  Taylorville
       L    7   24  Metamora
2002-5A    31   35  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   31    0  Highland
       W   53   20  Charleston
       L   31   35  Belleville (Althoff Catholic)
2003-5A    21   24  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Ken Leonard
       W   42   21  Metamora
       W   21   14  Jacksonville (H.S.)
       W   34   30  Chatham (Glenwood)
       W   49   14  Mattoon
       L   21   24  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2004-5A    14   21  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   40    6  Jerseyville (Jersey)
       L   14   21  Jacksonville (H.S.)
2005-5A    28   21  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Ken Leonard
       W   28   21  Chatham (Glenwood)
       W   55    7  Morton
       W   34   28  Kankakee (McNamara)
       W   29   19  North Chicago
       W   28   21  Rock Island (Alleman)
2006-5A    35   14  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Ken Leonard
       W   49    0  Mattoon
       W   22    8  Kankakee (McNamara)
       W   42    6  Cahokia (H.S.)
       W   19    6  Metamora
       W   35   14  Woodstock (Marian)
2007-6A    20   28  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       L   20   28  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
2008-6A    37   15  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Ken Leonard
       W   35   21  Chatham (Glenwood)
       W   48   21  Peoria (Richwoods)
       W   32   12  Bloomington (H.S.)
       W   24   17  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
       W   37   15  Lemont (H.S.)
2009-5A    20   29  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   48   21  Carbondale (H.S.)
       W   42   19  Chatham (Glenwood)
       L   20   29  Peoria (Richwoods)
2010-5A    47   52  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Ken Leonard
       L   47   52  Jacksonville (H.S.)
2011-5A     7   49  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   47    7  Decatur (MacArthur)
       W   42    7  Troy (Triad)
       W   25   10  Chatham (Glenwood)
       L    7   49  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2012-5A    20   30  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Ken Leonard
       W   55   16  Highland
       W   37   36  Jacksonville (H.S.)
       W   33   21  Chatham (Glenwood)
       L   20   30  Morris